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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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